2 Samuel 9:13

Amharic 2000 (የአማርኛ መጽሐፍ ቅዱስ (ሰማንያ አሃዱ))

ሜም​ፌ​ቡ​ስ​ቴም ከን​ጉሥ ገበታ ሁል​ጊዜ እየ​በላ በኢ​የ​ሩ​ሳ​ሌም ኖረ፤ ሁለት እግ​ሮ​ቹም ሽባ ነበሩ።

What Does This Mean?

This verse tells us that Mephibosheth, who was lame in both feet, lived in Jerusalem and ate meals with King David. It shows how David took care of Mephibosheth, who was a descendant of King Saul.

Explained for Children

Imagine if your friend, who had trouble walking, came to live at your house and you shared all your meals with them. That's what King David did for Mephibosheth. It's like having a best friend and making sure they never feel left out.

Historical Background

The book of 2 Samuel was written by a prophet, possibly Nathan or Gad, and later compiled by Jeremiah or another prophet. It was written around the 9th century BCE for the Israelites, and it describes the reign of King David and his interactions with various people, including Mephibosheth.

Living It Out Today

In modern life, think about a colleague or neighbor who is physically challenged or feels isolated. This verse inspires us to include them in our social activities and ensure they feel valued and cared for.

Topics

• hospitality
• compassion
• loyalty
• inclusivity
• care
• family

Related Verses

• 2 Samuel 4:4
• 2 Samuel 19:24
• 1 Kings 1:8
• 1 Samuel 20:14
• 1 Corinthians 12:25

Frequently Asked Questions

Why was Mephibosheth lame?

Mephibosheth became lame when his nurse dropped him as a young boy after hearing about his father's death, leading to severe injuries.

How did King David treat Mephibosheth?

David showed great kindness and hospitality to Mephibosheth by allowing him to live in Jerusalem and eat at the king's table, despite Mephibosheth being a descendant of Saul, David's enemy.

What does this verse teach us about hospitality?

This verse teaches us about the importance of showing kindness and hospitality to those who are vulnerable or in need, just as David did for Mephibosheth.

Can you give an example of how to apply this in everyday life?

In everyday life, this can be applied by inviting someone who is lonely or isolated to join you for a meal or activity, ensuring they feel included and cared for.